Oriental Buffet

5000 Valley W Blvd, Arcata
(707) 822-2286

Recent Reviews

Mars Walk

So good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sushi Bar, Fruit Bar, Orange Chicken

Rhea Swim

It was amazing, I got a booth to myself (favorite seating), got to watch my shows on my phone while eating without being disturbed, and the staff was really nice. The only downside is accidentally bumping into people because they don't have a system for going down lines and people just squeeze in next to you for food. And I'm just not used to it and over apologized to the people bumping me and cutting me off while walking and stuff. I would recommend this place for price, noise level, parking, and good food & staff. You just have to go in there like you are about to Sumo Wrestle ?Vegetarian options: The have fruit, vegetarian sushi, roasted veggies and sometimes a vegetarian soup or two. I wouldn't recommend to vegetarians really unless they really like Chinese American veggie dishes, and even then, there was maybe 3 when I visited.Parking: It's a shopping center with a central parking lot, so plenty of parking, just not by the door of the restaurant. Which I never found an issue with. Just be wary of homeless people asking for money as you go in and leave.Kid-friendliness: Apart from homeless people being outside the restaurant, I would say this place is super kid friendly. You just need to make sure to have somewhat of a wrangle on the kid they'll do fine. I've bumped into more disrespectful adults than kids. They have a lot of fruit options and some veggie options, and they have jello, pudding and a self serve ice cream machine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Bar, Fruit Bar, Beef Broccoli, Fruit Desert Bar, Dumplings, Soup, Bok Choy, Veg, Fried Shrimp

Judy Pohl

Always love this place. Food is fresh and so tasty.I give them 5stars*****Vegetarian options: Green beans are the BOMB! There is fruit galore and lots of veges.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Bar, Beef Broccoli, Bok Choy, Orange Chicken, Fried Shrimp

Michael Pohl

You know what to expect when you Eat here. They're quick about picking up your plate. The price is fair, considering It's all you can eat.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepper Chicken, Peanut Chicken Fried Shrimp, Fruit Desert Bar, Soup, Not & Sour Soup, Orange Chicken

Abi McCready

They were closed for the 2 days we were in town and didn't put it on Google maps. UPDATE YOUR HOURS!!!

Allen Yeager

Great Food and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepper Chicken, Crab Cream Cheese Wontons, Fried Shrimp

Juana Ruiz

Today was the first time that I didn't like whoever served me threw the glasses and straws at me and that's not done ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Saalav C

Awesome & So Delicious! I ALWAYS eat more than I should, but fresh, large variety to choose from. Can't say enough about this restaurant and one of the few if only around our area. Prices are not bad. Get your moneys worth + some. Must visit. You won't leave hungry, just full & satisfied ?Kid-friendliness: Absolutely kid friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fruit Bar, Pepper Chicken, Beef Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Crab Cream Cheese Wontons, Orange Chicken, Fried Shrimp

Trish Clark

Unfortunately there was a man talking loudly in the restaurant with lots of cussing and sexual discussion. There were kids present and no one came to make him stop. The food was good. Staff was nice.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kal El

Good food. Bad-ish service. Keep the crawfish coming please!!!???

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Tony W.

Great tasting food. Great prices to go. Don't eat too much of the wonton as I get huge headaches after eating.Edit: Turns out I’m allergic to the wontons and didn’t realize, that’s what was causing the headaches. After 4 years of time between then and now I noticed a decreased quality of food. Could only eat a single piece of chicken before my stomach entered knots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

HumCoHellbilly Hellraiser

It was actually a pretty surprised. Food was good service was great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Bobby Sossaman

Good food, be prepared to

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Martin Espinoza

This was my first visit to Oriental Buffet since it fully reopened "after" the Covid-19 PHE. I went semi-regularly before and they do seem to have improved quality slightly, which is good because the price has gone up some five dollars, to $20 per person. I found the dishes which were supposed to be crispy to be more consistently so, for example. Otherwise the experience was generally identical to how it used to be, with mostly the same items on the menu.The variety remains excellent, and the food is very tasty across the board. If I have a complaint it is that the sushi rice is too sticky, though that does seem slightly petty given the still reasonable price. Overall I still recommend it, although at this price I am less likely to go out of my way.Vegetarian options: There are veg options, but not many.Parking: Absolutely no shortage of parking here, ever.Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids eat here, no problem.Wheelchair accessibility: The accessibility looks good, aisles are broad. If you cannot stand you will want a helper. They do also offer takeout.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

nichole hoge

Serve yourself is backVegetarian options: A few selectionsParking: Plenty

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Bar, Soup

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